06
Apr
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Instagram Updated To Support Tablets, Wi-Fi Handsets, SD Installation, And More

Posted by in Applications, News

The extremely popular photo-sharing app Instagram, just days after hitting the Play Store, has received another update, this time bringing some pretty awesome changes.

Perhaps the most significant change the app's update to version 1.0.3 brings is compatibility for tablets and Wi-Fi handsets, meaning users can now share photos from all their Android devices with ease.

Besides the added compatibility, Instagram's latest update allows users to install the app to their SD card, thereby freeing up a little internal storage.

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If you're one of the scads of new Android-using Instagram fans, or if you've been waiting to use the app on your Android-powered tablet, just hit the widget below and grab the update.

18
Jan
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[New App] TurboCollage Creates Fun Picture Pile Collages In Moments

Posted by in Applications, News

Adding an entry to the long list of novelty photo apps in the Android Market, SilkenMermaid has introduced TurboCollage - an aptly named app that allows users to make "picture pile" collages in just a few moments, with a surprising amount of control options.

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Once you selects images to be included in the collage, the photos can be rotated, resized, scaled, and layered, to create a collage that perfectly matches your vision. If you're looking for a more dynamic, random aesthetic, TurboCollage also has a "shuffle" option, which will randomly reorder your photos for a totally new layout.

When you're done creating your collage, you can add customizable text, choose a border, and save the collage, either for later editing, or for instantly sharing with your friends on Facebook.

10
Jan
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Google Packs Even More Google+ Into Your Search Results With "Search plus Your World," They Also Add A Handy Button To Turn It Off

Posted by in News

Google+! Have you joined? You should join. Google's wants you to join.

Google continues its plussification of everything with a new search update. You can now expect to see profiles, pictures, and posts from your G+ circles in your search results.

Ok, that was adorable. Try to focus though. Google+ is now going to be EVERYWHERE in the default search results. I mean everywhere. Autocomplete, the sidebar, the results, everywhere.

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That picture on the right over there? That's an example, from Google, of a search for "Music" bringing up Britney Spears' G+ page. Words escape me.

Those feeling a pang of nauseousness and/or rage are going to want to reach for this button:

Toggle

which is right on your search results page.

07
Jan
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IM+ Pro Now On Sale For Just $0.99 – Formerly $9.99

Posted by in Apps/Games, News

Social butterflies have been enjoying SHAPE Services’ maxed-out instant messaging application IM+ Pro since last year, but the privilege certainly came with a price – it cost $9.99. Recently, however, SHAPE dropped the price to just $0.99, considerably increasing the app’s value.

As a reminder, here’s what IM+ Pro is capable of:

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As of yet, we have no idea as to how long this sale will last, so if you’re interested, you might as well pick it up now. All the information you’ll need is provided below.

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Download IM+ Pro from Google Play
QR code for https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.shapeservices.implusfull

25
Nov
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BF Deal Alert: Get A $50 Verizon Wireless Coupon For $25 From Living Social - Good For Any VZW Device Or Accessory

Posted by in Deals, News

Whether you're looking for a new Verizon Wireless device or some accessories, you may find that this Black Friday deal from LivingSocial is just what the doctor ordered. For 25 bucks, you get a $50 voucher to spend on said items, valid November 29th through December 31st of 2011.

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A word of warning - you can only use it in VZW retail stores or through telesales, but not online or at authorized dealers. The coupons cannot be used for business accounts and are likely not stackable, meaning you can only redeem one per purchase (the exact language in the terms doesn't specifically state so, but don't count on it).

13
Oct
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Gamefly Updates Its Android App, Brings A Social Element To The Service

Posted by in Applications, Games, News

Online game rental service Gamefly pushed an update to its official app today which brings the same social experience to Android phones and tablets that iOS users have had since April of this year. The service allows you to create a profile and connect with other users for online gameplay (through XBox Live, PSN, or WII), follow other gamers to find out what they're playing, comment on others' posts, share content, and seamlessly integrate with Twitter or Facebook.

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The update is available now in the Android Market, you can grab it by hitting the widget below.

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Download Gamefly from Google Play
QR code for https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gamefly.android.gamecenter

GAMEFLY BRINGS ITS VAST SOCIAL NETWORK FOR GAMERS TO ANDROID DEVICES

The GameFly App is A Leading App for Video Games News and Information, With Over 4.5 Million Installs

LOS ANGELES, CA, OCTOBER 13, 2011 – GameFly, Inc., the leading online video game rental subscription service, today unleashed its popular social network for gamers via updates to its GameFly App for Android phone and tablet users.

06
Oct
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Looks Like There's Another Facebook Phone On The Horizon - The FCC Meets Motorola's EX225 and EX226

Posted by in AT&T, Motorola, News

It looks like Motorola has a Facebook feature phone up its sleeve - the Motorola EX225 is set to join ranks with the HTC Status as a socially-focused phone with a dedicated Facebook key. A device almost exactly like the EX225 - sans the Facebook integration - also made an appearance at the FCC, affectionately named EX226.

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Tests confirm that both devices are headed for AT&T with 3G capability, though the EX226 only supports AT&T's 850MHz spectrum and lacks compatibility with 802.11n.

Not much else is known about these phones for now, but with their appearance at the FCC, we should be hearing more details soon enough.

29
Sep
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AppBrain Stream Brings Social App Discovery To Android

Posted by in Applications, News

With the flood of Android apps hitting the Market everyday, finding exactly what you're looking for can be difficult and frustrating. Typically, when any of my Android-carrying friends are looking for new apps to play with, they ask me for suggestions. Likewise, I hit up my fellow editors when looking for something new and interesting to fiddle with (and let's not forget about Artem's awesome app roundups).

The crew over at AppBrain must've realized that, while their current app discovery system is good, the social element of finding new apps is the direction most people go. With that in mind, they created a new discovery service called AppBrain Stream -- a social way to discover new apps.

18
Jul
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Exent's GameTanium Mobile Is The First Android Gaming Subscription Service

Posted by in Carriers, Games, News

Since I upgraded my antiquated HTC Magic to the shiny (and slim) Samsung Galaxy S2 I have spent most of my time downloading new games, a significant fraction of which are the so-called "casual games". These games usually cost between $0.99 and $2.99 and are of the Farm Frenzy, Angry Birds and Plants vs. Zombies variety. I tend to download a few, play them non-stop for about a week and then let them languish inside an aptly named "Old Games" folder. If you are like me, then have a look at the newly launched all-you-can-eat mobile gaming subscription service GameTanium Mobile from Exent.

05
Jul
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Editorial: Google+ Will (Probably) Never Overtake Facebook - But It Doesn't Matter

Posted by in Android OS, Editorials

Got you on the title for a second, didn't I? With all the buzz (har har) surrounding Google+ lately, there's been near endless speculation about whether the new social network will have what it takes to "defeat" its biggest competitor: Facebook. In fact, it seems taken for granted that Google+ and Facebook are like oil and water - two things that simply cannot co-exist in harmony. As you may have guessed from my title, I think this is an absolutely silly discussion. Let's talk about just why that is.

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Well, there's not really "two internets." But for the purpose of our discussion here, I'm going to characterize Facebook and Google as two separate "internets" (or, if you will - interwebs).

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